The Ted Williams "Speed Ball" (model A1282) was listed in the 1959 Wilson catalog along with the Ted Williams "Autograph League" (model A1090) ball. Both were a whopping $1.35 (vs. an official PCL ball at $3.25). Sounds to me like a simple case of player endorsement. Harvey Kuenn had All-Star and Autograph League balls that year as well. I don't know if the Ted Williams balls were offered in other years as well, but I would suspect so.
Last edited by thecatspajamas; 11-14-2012 at 02:14 PM.
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